Parish Contacts
Parish Priest: Rev. Canon Lynn Parker – main point of contact for all matters
Parish Wardens: Paul Gribble and Bill Woods
Readers/Licensed Lay Ministers: Richard Laugharne, Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, David Watters
For weddings, baptisms, funerals and church services: Rev. Canon Lynn Parker, David Watters and Margaret Sylvester-Thorne
Children’s work: Rev. Canon Lynn Parker, Evelyn Reed, David Watters and Margaret Sylvester-Thorne
Messy Church: Evelyn Reed
For buildings and general parish enquiries: the Parish Wardens: Paul Gribble and Bill Woods
For Safeguarding: Margaret Sylvester-Thorne
Pastoral Visitors Team: Pat Paxton
Parish Giving Scheme: David Watters
Finances: the Treasurer, Fiona Liddicoat
Electoral Roll: Brenda Daw
Enquiries about individual churches:
Downderry: Andrew Pidgen
Hessenford: Fran Moore
St Germans: Richard Laugharne
Tideford: Sue Merrick
Deanery Synod Reps: Margaret Sylvester-Thorne, David Watters and Bill Woods
PCC Members for April 2019
Sue Booth, Fiona Bristow, Yvonne Byles, Dawn Couling, Jenny Daniel, Sue Merrick, Fran Moore, Hugh Parker, Andrew Pidgen, Tim Pullin, Evelyn Reed, Rosemary Stevenson
Hire and other info on St Germans Priory Church for events:
The St Germans Priory Trust: www.stgermanspriory.info
Hire of the Church Hall in Hessenford: http://www.4clubs.biz/timeslot/hessenford2/
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October Thoughts from Rev Lynn
For thousands of years, the Church has continued a practice known as communion, or depending on different church traditions, the Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist. Communion uses bread as a symbol for Jesus’ body and wine as a symbol for his blood.
Jesus started this tradition of communion when he instructed his followers to use bread and wine to remember the sacrifice he was going to make when he died for our sins on the cross.
The early Church celebrated Jesus by taking communion regularly. They saw that every time they gathered around a table to eat and drink, it was a chance to recognize Jesus and thank God for all he’s done.
The intent is not for us to mindlessly perform a ritual, but to intentionally set aside time to remember what Jesus has done and why he did it. Celebrating communion marks the story of Jesus, how he gave Himself completely to give us a better life, a new start, and a fresh relationship with God.
Communion is important because it’s a command to remember. With this commandment in mind we are starting up from Tuesday the 1st October a weekly communion service at Tideford Church on a Tuesday morning at 10.00am. This will be a simple non singing service of around 30 minutes followed by a time of fellowship over a cup of tea. It is open to all to come to, whatever churches you normally, or never attend. This service will be in addition to the usual benefice pattern of services across the six churches.
~ News and Events in the Parish ~
September 2019 onwards
Community Lunches
The community lunches take place weekly on Wednesdays at 12 noon in St Nicolas Church, Downderry.
All are welcome to come for a tasty three course meal, good company and fellowship
No charge, donations welcome
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Coffee Morning and Soup and Pud Lunch 2019
Next lunch – Saturday 9th November
10.30am – 1.30pm
All in the parish and visitors are invited to coffee and lunch and to browse the local group and charity stalls.
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Pub Theology
A chance to discuss ideas and thoughts about all matter of things theological.
After a short introduction of 5 minutes, the conversation is open.
Meet at The Eliot Arms pub St Germans, 7.30 – 9pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Autumn topics: Stages of life: a theological perspective
September 25th – Childhood
October 23rd – Teenage/ young adulthood
November 27th – Middle age
January 22nd – Old age
For any enquiries or suggestions, ring Richard Laugharne (01503-230333). All welcome!
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Support St Nicolas’ School, Downderry
Fish and Chip Lunches
only £3 each – great value!
Fridays 27/9, 4/10, 11/10 and 18/10, half term break, restart from 1st November ……
Please book your place by ringing the school
on 01503 250565
or email: stnicslunch@stbarnabasmat.com
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Messy Church
meeting in St Germans Methodist Church
on the third Saturday of the month – all welcome!
Next session: 19th October 10.30am-12 noon
Messy Church is a form of church for children and adults that involves creativity, celebration and hospitality – it’s fun!
Find out more at https://www.messychurch.org.uk/what-messy-church-and-isnt
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Events at St Germans Priory Church
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St Germans Priory Trust. A.G.M.
Monday 14th October 2019 7pm St Germans Priory Church.
Dr Richard Laugharne will give a short talk about the work of the Trust and plans for the future.
Light refreshments will be served.
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St Germans Priory Trust Community Churchyard tidy up
Saturday 19th October 2019 9.00am – 12.30pm
Please come along with garden tools to help tidy the Churchyard. Hot drinks and refreshments will be available in the church during the morning.
If you would like more information or can help at any other time please ring 07967507258.
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Christmas Market
Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd November
In aid of the Priory Trust.
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9 Lessons and Carols with the East Cornwall Bach Choir
Wednesday 4th December 7.30pm
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